Self Care as Technology Leaders
summary
Panel argues specific practices that actually move the needle: use the Wheel of Emotion to label feelings, keep a weekly temperature check with managers to normalize stress, build a Manager Voltron network for perspective, and try journaling, coaching or even sourdough baking as concrete rituals. Mindfulness helps but is not a panacea; resilience means knowing limits and asking for help, not tolerating infinite pressure. Teams reduce stress by making work visible, cutting meeting load, and prioritizing one or two goals at a time.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction and panel intro
- 1:26Types of stress and inflection points
- 8:05Drawing lines between work and life
- 13:22Work-life integration vs balance
- 17:38Reducing team stress without burnout
- 23:56Healthy pressure in teams
- 27:49Mindfulness and alternatives
- 33:02Resilience in leadership
- 36:52Transparency about stress
- 40:22Final thoughts and Q&A
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